Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves expressed his team's renewed focus on developing a more physical defensive approach, hoping to mitigate their shortcomings on the defensive end of the floor. The likes of LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura are renowned for their scoring prowess, leaving limited room for

Baku, Azerbaijan - In a bid to address the pressing issue of climate change, the United Nations (U.N.) has concluded its annual Climate Change Conference (COP29) with rich countries pledging to supply $300 billion per year in climate project financing by 2035. The commitment is a significant increase from

Boston, MA - In a bid to further expand its reach and engagement with fans of the Boston Red Sox and Bruins, NESN is gearing up to launch NESN Nation, a fast (free, ad-supported streaming TV) channel to be distributed nationally across various platforms. "We're super excited about this initiative,

Indian businessman and chess enthusiast Anand Mahindra has expressed his admiration for young chess grandmaster D Gukesh as he prepares to take on Ding Liren in the prestigious 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore. In a heartwarming tweet, which garnered significant attention and response from fans, Mahindra shared a clip

LONDON, ENGLAND - As the highly anticipated Black Friday sales approach, a growing concern has emerged: 'card not present' fraud, which saw nearly a quarter (22%) of all fraud cases in 2024. This trend comes as many retailers flood markets with deep discounts and limited-time offers ahead of the biggest

Jammu: A tense standoff in the Katra town of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district took a violent turn on Monday as protesters clashed with police and resorted to stone pelting, officials said. The protests come amidst opposition from locals to the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project along the trek route

As Donald Trump's 2024 election victory has left many Americans feeling disoriented and misled by the falsehoods of his campaign, it is clear that we are facing a crisis of trust in our institutions and each other. The phrase "post-truth" has become a refrain for those who have lost faith

Mumbai, November 25, 2024 - Indian businessman and chess fan Anand Mahindra has expressed his support for Indian young chess grandmaster D Gukesh as he takes on Ding Liren in the prestigious 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore. Sharing a clip from Gukesh's media interaction, Mahindra took to X (formerly

New Delhi: Union Minister and BJP MP Giriraj Singh has accused the opposition of orchestrating the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal during a court-ordered survey, calling it a "pre-planned strategy" akin to the Godhra incident. Clashes broke out on Sunday between police personnel and a mob of unidentified

In a landmark agreement reached at this year's United Nations climate summit in Azerbaijan on Sunday, wealthy nations pledged to increase their financial support for developing countries to triple from current levels to $300 billion per year by 2035. This move is seen as a significant step towards addressing the

South Korean city of Busan, Sep 23 -- A final round of negotiations on a multilateral treaty aimed at stemming the tide of global plastic pollution has commenced underlining the scale of global concern over the crisis. In an unprecedented effort, more than 66 countries – including key oil and gas

Mumbai, India - 2024: Language-learning app Duolingo has made significant strides in the Indian market by introducing customized features catering to Hindi-speaking users and adapting to the changing preferences of Indians learning foreign languages. According to Karandeep Singh Kapany, Regional Marketing Director of Duolingo India, there's a growing interest among

Niamey, Niger - Thousands of delegates from junta-led countries in Africa's Sahel region gathered in the Nigerien capital of Niamey this week to condemn what they called the West's imperialist agenda and drive support for their military regimes. The three-day conference, which ended on Thursday, featured music performances, cultural displays,

New Delhi: Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for their overwhelming support, stating that the party's historic victory was a testament to the public's trust in its development goals. The results of the Maharashtra Assembly election were announced on Monday, with the

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the remarkable contribution of the Indian diaspora in Caribbean nation Guyana, terming it as a 'Mini India'. Addressing the 116th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi noted that people of Indian origin have made significant strides in politics, business, education and culture.

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): Actress Sharvari has recently joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue Initiative, expressing her enthusiasm for the nation-building efforts. This initiative aims to harness the collective potential of India's youth and empower them to contribute holistically to the country's development. Sharvari welcomed the

In a significant breakthrough at tense United Nations climate talks held in Abu Dhabi, countries finally agreed on a $300 billion annual deal to help poor nations cope with the ravages of global warming. The deal is aimed at helping developing countries transition away from coal, oil, and gas, which

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Despite being over 7,000km away from the Gaza Strip, Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin has chosen to write an emotional plea to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis in Palestine. The 75-page book, titled 'Lost Nation Dirge for Palestine', features a powerful dirge

Baku, Azerbaijan - In a sudden turn of events, wealthy countries raised their offer of climate finance to $300 billion annually at the COP29 summit on Saturday, raising hopes of a deal with developing nations that had dismissed an earlier proposal as insufficient to address the impacts of global warming.

In a dramatic finale, nearly 200 nations gathered in Azerbaijan for the UN climate talks, where finance for poor countries was top of the agenda. The two-week negotiations resulted in an accord that commits developed nations to pay at least $300 billion per year by 2035 to help developing countries

Baku, Azerbaijan - Representatives from the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) have stormed out of the COP29 climate talks in Baku, citing a $250 billion offer by richer countries as "insulting" and "contemptuous". "We cannot be expected to agree to a text that shows such contempt for our vulnerable

Baku, Azerbaijan — The United Nations climate talks concluded in a tense and somewhat surprising manner yesterday, adopting a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually into humanity’s fight against climate change. The deal was reached during tense negotiations in the city where industry first tapped oil, marking a

In a surprise move, delegations from small island states and the least developed nations walked out of negotiations on the funding package at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan. The walkout came just hours before the proposed $300 billion agreement was set to be finalised. The agreement, which

Bengaluru, Karnataka: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized the importance of branding India as a 'Responsible Capitalist' nation, highlighting the country's deep understanding of the limitations of capitalism. Speaking at the 8th India Ideas Conclave held in Bengaluru, Sitharaman stressed the need to position India globally by integrating responsibility with

A joint military exercise between Britain and its close European allies has showcased the Alliance's ability to defend Latvia against any threat, as part of its efforts to strengthen regional security. The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), operating across the Baltic state over the past month, successfully concluded Exercise Joint